Sanitarian

The Portage County Health and Human Services department is hiring a part-time Sanitarian to join our team. This position is 24 hours per week and is eligible for paid vacation, insurance and the Wisconsin Retirement plan!

Pay range starts at $31.64 / hr

What are the primary job duties?

Conducts Inspections of Licensed Establishments to Ensure Compliance with State, and Local Laws and Codes:

• Provides periodic inspections of restaurants, taverns, campgrounds, mobile home parks, swimming pools, lodging establishments, recreational/educational camps, vending machines, retail food establishments and schools in Portage County.
• Completes follow-up inspections of establishments according to the county's enforcement policies.
• Inspects new establishments and change of operator establishments prior to licensing.
• Reviews plans and specifications to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collects water and food samples for laboratory analysis.
• Enforces Portage County's environmental health ordinances and applicable state codes.
• Gathers evidence, makes reports, and initiates complaints for prosecution.
• Conducts training courses in food handling and participates in HACCP evaluations.
• Participates in investigation of foodborne illness outbreaks.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports as required.
• Inspects tattoo parlors and body piercing establishments regarding environmental health code requirements.
• Performs sanitary surveys of all DNR transient non-community water systems.

Provides General Environmental Health Services:

• Investigates human health hazards including, but not limited to, indoor air quality, rabies, and unsafe well complaints.
• Documents investigation findings, submits recommendations for corrective action, and follows up to assure that appropriate action has been taken.
• Conducts environmental lead assessments and provides lead poisoning prevention education.
• Participate in Emergency Preparedness activities and assist as needed during public health emergencies.

Provides Informational and Educational Services to County Citizens, Officials and Other Departments:

• Develops informational materials relative to Environmental Health programs and conducts public information seminars.
• Provides consultation on an individual and/or group basis regarding environmental health hazards and issues.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Bachelor of Science degree; natural science or other related environmental health background required.
• One year environmental or public health related work experience required.
• Registered sanitarian preferred. Must seek State of Wisconsin Sanitarian Registration when eligible if not Registered Sanitarian at time of hire.
• Environmental health related certification/registration preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle.

Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;

• Vacation - available on day one!
• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer